Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Ali Mierzejewski joined Good Day PA to show off some great toys for parents who are looking to keep their kids entertained without the use of screens. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and be sure to check out The Toy Insider’s 2020 Spring & Summer Gift Guide.


BLOCKAROO WINDMILL

Blockaroos were developed by teachers and are the easiest construction toy for preschoolers ever developed! Blockaroo Blocks are a new way to build. These soft foam magnetic blocks click together like magic, rotate 360-degrees, and always attract to each other, creating a multi-sensory experience. They also float which means that this unique construction toy doubles as the ULTIMATE Bath toy! Because they’re water safe, Parents love that they can easily sanitize these blocks in the dishwasher!

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  • Ages: 18 MOS.+
  • Manufacturer: BLUE MARBLE
  • MSRP: $49.99

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DIY MUSIC MAKER SCIENCE LAB

Explore the science of pitch, vibration, and acoustics while making a box guitar, a pan flute, and an ocean drum. Features a 36-page, illustrated storybook and activity guide that includes 10 STEM-based activities.

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  • Ages: 5+
  • Manufacturer: HAND2MIND
  • MSRP: $34.99

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BOTLEY 2.0 FULL SET

The next generation of Botley the Coding Robot is back with all-new functions and coding challenges. Build sequences up to 150 steps. explore Botley’s slew of new personality traits, and go on adventures with a built-in sensor that lights up Botley in the dark. Botley 2.0 can even code with friends – use up to four Botleys in the same room for multiplayer races and competitions.

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HEXBUG NANOTOPIA

Assemble this vibrant nano Flash habitat with snap-together track pieces and obstacles. Comes with three newly designed, light-up nano Flash that move at twice the speed, plus four additional nanos.

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  • Ages: 3+
  • Manufacturer: HEXBUG
  • MSRP: $49.99

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